Long Walk, Short Pier

This image brings to mind the idiom "Take a long walk off a short pier." It reminds me of when I was young and how popular it was to say senseless sayings like this.

One recent morning in Sagola, Michigan, I was filled with awe for the beauty of this moment. It was the most serene, inspiring morning I have ever experienced. At 7 o'clock the fog gently rolled over the lake while the rest of nature groggily contemplated rising.

Yet, it was a solemn moment as well. Truth is, we all are taking the walk to the end of the pier. Some might take the plunge before reaching the end. While others will make it to the day when Jesus returns.

Jesus is in heaven right now preparing for His return. Though only the Father knows when that day will be, in Mark chapter 3 Jesus talks about the signs of the end times. In fact, many Christians believe we are in the end times right now.

One thing we can be sure of is that when Jesus does return, He will take those who are in a saving relationship with Him to heaven. Jesus said to John the Revelator "Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done."

It is my prayer that all who read this will be in heaven with the Lord forever.